Advice and support for young people

Support services for young people who live, work or study in Bristol.

We have support services for young people who are facing difficulties.

Organisations that can support you

These organisations give free, personalised support.

Education, employment and training

Drugs, alcohol and smoking

The Bristol Drugs Project works with us to:

They can also support you if you're worried about a parent or care. To find out more about how they can help you, visit the Bristol Drugs Project website Go to https://www.bdp.org.uk/ (opens new window) .

Relationships and sexual health

Unity gives a free and confidential service about:

Freedom is Off the record Go to http://www.otrbristol.org.uk/ (opens new window) 's LGBTQ+ group for young people aged 11 to 25. It's open to anyone questioning their sexuality or gender.

To find out more:

Mental health support

Off the record is a charity that gives free, confidential mental health support and information.

To find out more about how they can help you, visit the Off the record Go to http://www.otrbristol.org.uk/ (opens new window) website.

The Kooth service is a free online counselling and information service for children and young people.

To find out more about how they can help you, visit the Kooth website Go to https://kooth.com/ (opens new window) .

Homelessness support

Bristol Youth MAPS is a joint service by the council and the charity organisation 1625 Independent People.

Bristol Youth MAPS can give you free support if you've been told to leave home or you're homeless.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Our SEND Local Offer website has information for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.

To find out more about what help is available, visit the SEND Local Offer website.

Support for Young Carers

If you're under 18 years old and look after another person at home, you may be a young carer. There are a number of ways that we can help you and you can find out more information on our Young Carers webpage.